Cheap Date Idea: Visit a Local Dive Bar

I'm not the biggest drinker around, but even I can appreciate a good dive bar now and then. When you're in a relationship, or even just casually dating a fellow, keeping those extra-curricular field trips fresh and budget friendly can get difficult. Especially if you'd like to enjoy a libation or two. Enter the dive bar.

I'm not the biggest drinker around, but even I can appreciate a good dive bar now and then. When you're in a relationship, or even just casually dating a fellow, keeping those extra-curricular field trips fresh and budget friendly can get difficult. Especially if you'd like to enjoy a libation or two. Enter the dive bar.

Dive bars sometimes get a bad rap. But, they're so mellow and low-key, it's nearly impossible not to enjoy visiting one with your boyfriend or a group of friends. Plus, drinks tend to be pretty affordable. And there's almost always a juke box tucked away in a corner, which practically guarantees a good time. I polled a few of my drinky pals about their thoughts on dive bars and was treated to the following responses:

"Dive bars are awesome because you don't have to dress up."

"Dart boards and beer pong tables. Full of win."

"More often than not, the drinks are strong."

"They don't charge cover."

"They're not crowded and you can always get a table."

Love it!

When you and your man feel like having a drink, do you ever check out the local dive bar scene? Or do you prefer classing it up at more fancy establishments? Do you and your friends ever go out to dive bars together?

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